Baek Ah-jin, played by Kim Yoo-jung, in the latest drama "Dear X," is at the center of the growing tension. Her actions cause everyone around her to go through a lot of emotional upheaval.

Cineplay said that the episodes that came out on November 20 illustrate how Baek Ah-jin and Heo In-gang, played by Hwang In-yeob, go from being close friends to a clearly defined romantic couple.
As their love grows, the supporting characters in the story face more conflict and emotional stress, which sets the stage for an unexpected catastrophe.
•kdm• ⚠️ Dear X 🔥
— K-Drama Menfess (@kdrama_menfess) November 20, 2025
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The site added that Baek Ah-jin seemed sure of herself but didn't say much when she said, "My romance will be very loud and hot." This suggests that there is more to her than what she shows to the public.
K-news said that Baek Ah-jin and reporter Lim Hee-guk met in secret to talk about getting exclusive coverage of her connection with Heo In-gang. This was a smart move to modify how people saw her as the rumors about her dating continued.
READ MORE: Kim Yoo-jung's Upcoming 19+ Drama 'Dear X' Elevates Its Webtoon Origins with Darker, Cinematic Depth
At the same time, the tension grew as characters like Yoon Jun-seo and Kim Jae-oh dealt with their own unresolved feelings. At the same time, the tension grew as Yoon Jun-seo and Kim Jae-oh dealt with their own unresolved feelings.
these two... toxic till the end. i was clutching my invisible pearls the whole scene. the back-and-forth, the jealousy, the instant need to be close to her… top tier#DearX#DearXEp7 pic.twitter.com/dyZjaglFZl
— 🦋 (@fairysuzys) November 21, 2025
As Baek Ah-jin got to know Heo In-gang's family better, especially his grandmother Hong Kyung-sook, the story got more complicated. When Hong Kyung-sook eventually found her lost notebook at Baek Ah-jin's house, it meant that something had happened.
After the fierce fight, the characters started to worry if Kyung-sook had been irresponsible or if something worse had happened.
In the heat of a disagreement, Baek Ah-jin told Yoon Jun-seo, "To blame me is ultimately to blame your past self."
Later, when Yoon Jun-seo watched the video footage about the issue again, he started to feel bad and doubt himself, and he began to question his doubts. When Choi Jung-ho and Shim Sung-hee came back, things got even more tense.
🔥 Dear X 🔥
— K-Drama Menfess (@kdrama_menfess) November 21, 2025
⚠️ Eps 8 •kdm•
Kalau ada 1 orang dewasa saja yang bijak di hidupmu saat kecil, kurasa jalan hidupmu akan berbeda.
Aku bertanya-tanya, apa aku bisa menjadi orang dewasa itu untukmu.
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Their return home raised further worries about Baek Ah-jin's history and made things much more strained."Don't forget that there is someone out there who genuinely pities you and supports you." Choi Jung-ho said. "That is the best revenge I can offer."
The show put up a high-stakes cliffhanger before Episodes 9 and 10, which will come out on November 27. Mysterious people chased Kim Jae-oh, and a new character named Moon Do-hyuk was introduced.
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